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Government Launches Subsidized Rice Sales
The Federal Government has rolled out a new initiative to combat the ongoing food crisis by offering subsidized milled rice to the public. This move is part of the government’s efforts to provide relief from rising food prices across the country.
On Thursday, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, officially launched the program in Abuja. Under this initiative, a bag of rice will be sold at a subsidized price of N40,000. To ensure fair distribution, each individual will be limited to purchasing one bag. The first phase of the sales is specifically aimed at public servants, with plans to expand the program to the wider public in the near future.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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